Paloverde Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Paloverde Pullover in Berroco Maya

What Is Being Made

The Paloverde Pullover is a women's knitted sweater designed by Berroco. This intermediate-level pullover features a classic crew-neck construction and is available in six sizes ranging from X-Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 40 inches to 60 inches. The garment is designed with approximately 10 inches of ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The pullover includes set-in sleeves and finished length measurements ranging from 16 inches in the smallest size to 19 inches in the largest size.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several fundamental sweater construction techniques. The garment is worked using both straight needles and circular needles, with different needle sizes used strategically throughout the pattern. Sleeve cap shaping is accomplished using decreases worked on right-side rows, specifically k2tog and SSK (slip, slip, knit) decreases positioned two stitches in from the edges for a finished appearance. Stitches are picked up along armhole edges to attach sleeves to the body. The pattern requires careful gauge checking to ensure proper fit, as different stitch patterns are worked at different gauges throughout the sweater.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The primary stitch used for the main body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric
• Pattern Stitch (Pat St) – A decorative stitch pattern worked in the yoke or body section
• Knit and Purl combinations – Used in transition rows between different stitch patterns
• Decreases – K2tog (knit two together) and SSK (slip, slip, knit) used for sleeve cap shaping
• Stitch markers – Used to mark important sections and pattern repeats

Materials and Yarn

The Paloverde Pullover is designed to be worked in Berroco Maya, a yarn that requires 7 to 13 hanks depending on the finished size (ranging from 7 hanks for X-Small to 13 hanks for 2X). Each hank weighs 50 grams. The sample shown in the pattern was worked in Cherimoya, color #5643. Berroco Maya is a versatile yarn suitable for creating garments with excellent stitch definition.

Needles Required

This pattern calls for multiple needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction:

• Size 7 (4.50 mm) straight needles – Used for ribbing and pattern sections
• Size 8 (5.00 mm) straight needles – Used for stockinette stitch sections
• Size 11 (8.00 mm) straight needles – Used for pattern stitch sections
• Size 7 (4.50 mm) circular needle, 24 inches length – Used for working in the round or managing large numbers of stitches

Gauge Information

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies two different gauges depending on the stitch pattern and needle size being used: 22 stitches and 21 rows equal 4 inches when working Pattern Stitch with sizes 7 (4.50 mm) and 11 (8.00 mm) needles, and 20 stitches and 28 rows equal 4 inches when working Stockinette Stitch on size 8 (5.00 mm) needles. Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and check gauge before beginning the project to ensure the finished garment meets the intended measurements.